MacArthur Mall Liquidation Services

The City of Norfolk is seeking one or more contractors to provide full turnkey liquidation services for the MacArthur Center, a 1.2 million square foot mall located at 300 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA. The project involves a layered decommissioning liquidation of assets, including food service equipment, retail fixtures, entertainment and AV assets, IT infrastructure, vertical transportation, and artwork. All assets are to be sold as is and where is, with the scope of work encompassing asset categorization, cataloging, photography, valuation assistance, marketing, auction management, and financial reconciliation. The liquidation is expected to commence in late 2026 or early 2027 and conclude by March 2027. Proposals for solicitation 11228-0-2027/ML are due by September 18, 2026. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, evaluating the experience of key personnel and the contractor's capacity. Pricing must be submitted as either a flat fee or a percentage of sales, and must include all commissions and service fees; the City will not reimburse for travel or marketing expenses. Contractors must maintain primary and noncontributory insurance naming the City of Norfolk as an additional insured and ensure that all digital auction platforms comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. Payments will be made via electronic funds transfer, and compensation is subject to appropriation by the Norfolk City Council.